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A textbook for college-level students presents tools necessary for the elaboration of ideas through photography. The approach is pragmatic, explaining how theory relates to practice. Assumes that readers have a working knowledge of b&w photography. Includes a wide range of color photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description
Here is an authoritative, comprehensive, practical resource for understanding the ideas, images, history, and processes of color photography. It shows readers how theory relates to practice with hands-on examples and activities and includes a diverse portfolio of work from 200 photographers along with their commentary. A tear-out 18% gray card, color checker, and sliding gray scale (items that bought separately would cost more than the book!) are also included.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Works by over 200 contemporary photographers and imagemakers include comments by the artists themselves about their creative processes; detailed illustrative charts and tables provide up-to-date technical information; clear, step-by-step instructions take you through all the key color processes; new chapter on digital imagery explores concepts and issues in this field; and safety guidelines in chapter 3 promote trouble-free handling of chemicals and equipment.

FROM THE CRITICS

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